we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Rick Posted March 27, 2013 Author we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yeah, that's it..Finley dropped balls on purpose because it wasn't a contract year..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Foss Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yeah, that's it..Finley dropped balls on purpose because it wasn't a contract year..... I'm sure you know exactly what I meant. You're a smart man. Why not act it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMITOUT Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I have my doubts that Finley could catch a ball if there was a $5M check taped to it.#stonehands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMITOUT Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Not sure having a couple top allstars on your team is a benefit, or not. It seems like it may be more of a drag on a team, then a benefit. Yeah, I'd rather have Christian Ponder and Chad Greenway, said no one ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 i think after losing Crabtree also they were forced to keep Finley or they would have really been slim at TE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepman Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I would have let him go at that price...plenty of top end talent in this years draft to replace him with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Crossing my fingers that the rumors are true that Green Bay signs Rodgers to a contract that pays $25 million a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 would be nice to get him locked down so they really know what there cap can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sounds like Mathews, and Rodgers will be signed soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 that would be sweet then they might spend a few $$$ to fill a few voids before the draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 The TE position isn't thin, even after losing Crabtree and potentially if we lost Finley. There was still Quarless, Taylor, DJ Williams, and Bostick. Granted none of them have Finley's talent, but I certainly wouldn't call the cupboard bare. There's definitely some talent and potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Quote:Packers signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a five-year, $110 million extension through 2019.The front-loaded deal pays Rodgers $40 million in the first season, which explains why GM Ted Thompson was so conservative with his 2013 cap. It's a savvy deal by Thompson, and we've come to expect nothing less. Rodgers is now under control through his age-35 season. Theoretically, he can hit free agency in 2020 at age 36. Because Rodgers had two relatively cheap years remaining on his old deal, the new contract is actually worth $130.75 million over seven seasons, for an annual average of $18.68 million; Joe Flacco received an annual average of $20.1 million. The Rodgers deal is widely being pumped up as the richest in NFL history, but in actuality it's very much not. Another steal by Thompson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Rick Posted April 27, 2013 Author we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Share Posted April 27, 2013 The Pack drafted a much needed piece...RB Eddie Lacy whom many had slated as the top RB in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosMN Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 And to get him at #61...I'm very happy with the pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJH Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Great Draft! Good DE, and two highly rated RB's! Mix in some OT's, and you have met the top three needs for the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyeking19 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Wish the Pack could've gotten Ball instead of Lacy, I just think Ball woulda been a better fit in our offense. But getting Franklin in the 4th round is a steal, and should really make the running game relevant again. I'm pumped for the season to start now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 As with anything, you can't expect many of these guys to step in and contribute immediately. Maybe one of the running backs will but everyone was super excited about Alex Green two years ago, and again last preseason. Now they draft two more.I don't really see any high-impact players in Green Bay's draft class, but certainly some guys that could contribute later this season and into the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosMN Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Datone Jones will have an immediate impact, he's going to fit perfect in our 3-4. I wasn't nearly excited about Alex Green coming in as I am about Eddie Lacy, as long as he can stay healthy. He's a bruiser and can get those extra yards. Green is a one hit and he's down RB, have never been impressed with him. My Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJH Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 As with anything, you can't expect many of these guys to step in and contribute immediately. Maybe one of the running backs will but everyone was super excited about Alex Green two years ago, and again last preseason. Now they draft two more.Alex Green was rated no where near as high as Lacy or Franklin. In fact many people thought TT reached to get him, just like he did for Brandon Jackson. I was not excited about Jackson or Green, but Lacy could be a game changer for this offense if he can stay healthy. Teams wont' be able to keep two safeties deep against him, like they did all of last year. Plus he should be able to grind out yards/clock/first downs in the 4th quarter when they have the lead. Franklin is projected more as an explosive change of pace/3rd down back. Franklin should be great in the screen game as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Ahhh, I love the pre-season enthusiasm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I'm really likely the move of Bulaga and Sitton to the left side of the line. This really puts strength on strength in terms of matching the defense. I think that it also shows some confidence in Barclay to nail down the right side. If that's the case then this is an outstanding move that will be subtle to most outsiders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJH Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Agreed. I actually wanted them to move Bulaga over last year. Kind of surprised they moved Sitton as well, however McCarthy alluded to the fact he thought Lang would be better on the right side. I think they are projecting Barclay as the starter, or they wouldn't have made this move this early.Rogers has gotten hit too much, and some of that is on him holding the ball too long, but the line needs to play better. Newhouse was a turnstile, he's not a starting caliber LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 We just lost Tretter for the season (likely) with a broken ankle and torn ligaments during OTAs. So it begins.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSKY18 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Ya ok... Perry will start this year after missing most of last season and word is he's bigger, stronger and faster than last year... D jones should be a stud and play this year.. Perry, Matthews and jones should Make a weak secondary look at least OK Add in true running backs in Lacey and Franklin ( suppose to be better than Lacey) for our first chance at a running game in years And still the best QB in the NFL with one of the best WR corps in the pros... Yep no Improvements, though it's hard to make huge strides when you are at the top of a division vs. teams at the bottom or middle. Those teams always look to make great strides as they need so much to be truly competitive. Good luck! Ken I just don't see the running game improving all that much. Every year it seems the Pack has "the answer" to their weak running game, and every year its terrible and Rodgers throws about 60 times a game. The big key to the Packers will once again be their offensive line and it it has improved in the run blocking game. If they don't block, no RB will be able to run against NFL defenses. My thoughts are the Packers once again go as far as Rodgers arm will take them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosMN Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Pretty spot on MUSKY18 about the o-line.But they have a lot more talent in the running game this year than they have had in a lonnnnnnng time. So I see there running game being a lot better. Oline makes a lot of the reason for a back to be good, but #1 is how much talent and vision they have. Lot of backs have been good with sub-par olines...on the other hand if Rodgers goes down...we're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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